Nine favorites named for Cedar Rapids City Council
The Gazette endorses nine diverse candidates for Cedar Rapids City Council, highlighting Patti Powers Tara Youells Kevin Durland Donald Ross Jerry McGrane and Sandy Bell among others. Voters decide November 8 with a potential runoff December 6.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Patti Powers
Tara Youells
Kennedy High School
Kevin Durland
Donald Ross
Jerry McGrane
Sandy Bell
Cedar Rapids mayoral race centers on Olson and Halloran
The Cedar Rapids Charter Commission shaped a part time mayor role aimed at economic growth. Candidate endorsements favor Scott Olson a veteran civic leader and former Realtor over Kay Halloran who emphasizes safeguards against conflicts. Other contenders Fagan Podzimek Shey are noted for tech corridor ties youth and diverse leadership.
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Olson
Quail Ridge Dr
Cedar Rapids
Kay Halloran
Halloran
17Th St. SE
Lems
Paul Pate
Fagan
Iowa
26Th St. SE
Shey
Knollwood Dr. SE
City Hall
Podzimek
Maplewood Dr. NE
Cedar Rapids District Races Highlight Deep Candidate Field
In Cedar Rapids district races Kris Gulick stands out as a CPA and former CFO with budget savviness and recreation program insight. District 2 favors Sarah Henderson with broad state ties and nonpartisan leadership. District 3 features Sherry Cherry for diversity and a progressive voice, plus Chuck Swore as a longtime civic leader bridging labor and management, and Justin Shields blending unionism with city partnership.
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Kris Gulick
Gulick
Commission
Linmar Dr
Cedar Rapids
Cherry
Grande Ave
Chuck Swore
Shields
Pebble Dr
Chamber of Commerce and Management
Quaker Oats
Council Chambers
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